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And soon, you'll be back home 🧡

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🚛 Self-driving trucks could reshape the U.S. economy, according to new #ILLINOIS research. Researchers estimate autonomous trucking could reduce transportation costs by 35% and transform trade nationwide. ▶️ https://t.co/0BaytT7wit

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#ILLINOIS engineers have developed a 3D thermal cloak that makes objects invisible to heat. The breakthrough could protect electronics, improve chip cooling and shield equipment from thermal detection. ▶️ https://t.co/gjcfqDtrF5

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One more month until the streets are busy and our hearts are full. 🧡 💙

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In the land of 🔶 & 🔷, we still love our green spaces that provide shelter to our wildlife and solace to our community.

With over 100 acres of gardens and natural spaces, the Arboretum is the perfect space to enjoy the last few weeks of summer.

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Geospatial mapping isn't just for maps—it could help transform cancer treatment. #ILLINOIS researchers developed a tool that maps tumor "hotspots," paving the way for more personalized therapies. ▶️ https://t.co/qGJxiGiMXJ

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Where does AI fit into the future of public health? #ILLINOIS researcher Bruno Nunes says AI could help prevent chronic disease—but it's only as good as the data it's trained on as better data means more equitable health outcomes. ▶️ https://t.co/ldXlJpvWun

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Almost that time 🧡

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In 1942, James Person, a Black WWII veteran, was killed by a mob in rural Illinois. In his research of the case, #ILLINOIS alumnus Renatto Carr shows how anti-Black violence and white supremacy shaped communities across the Midwest. ▶️ https://t.co/xb4RYQntpz

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Can shared identity and values—not just wages and benefits—inspire workers to organize? A new #ILLINOIS study explores how Starbucks Workers United activists used intersectional organizing to build campaigns. ▶️ https://t.co/FQp2pYyonI

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Heading into the weekend serving summertime realness ✨

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⚽ As the 2026 World Cup reaches the quarter-finals, players from England and Spain are competing in Adidas Predator cleats powered by friction technology developed at #ILLINOIS. Breakthrough research, global impact. ▶️ https://t.co/2vuRcgpkZO

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🌱 Discover three distinct stories behind #ILLINOIS' enduring impact on agriculture in a new documentary, "Rooted In Discovery: Agriculture at Illinois."

The documentary premieres today at noon CT on the Big Ten Network as part of Illinois Day. 🔶🔷

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Forever home 🧡

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Today we celebrate the freedoms that make discovery, learning, and opportunity possible. From Illinois classrooms & communities to Illini alumni around the world, we’re proud to be part of a tradition rooted in service, innovation, and progress.

Happy Fourth of July, Illini. 🇺🇸

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Only two months away from this view. 🏈

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Should you choose a whole-food, plant-based meal or a protein shake for strength-training recovery? #ILLINOIS researchers found a post-workout meal of rice and beans produced muscle-building responses similar to a nutritionally matched amino acid shake. ▶️ https://t.co/XT9Efyw0MV

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The sounds you don’t notice until you miss them.

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Nearly 69 million people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home. A new study, led by an #ILLINOIS professor and a National Weather Service scientist, is using AI to deliver life-saving forecasts and alerts in multiple languages. ▶️ https://t.co/8JMbzDSsrX

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🌈 Happy Pride! 🌈

Here's to showing up as your authentic self, building community, and celebrating what makes each of us unique.

We're proud to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ Illini this month and all year long. 🧡💙